Greenlife Health Advisor

Caffeine

Common brand names:

Keep Alert, No Doz, Vivarin

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant drug used as an aid to stay awake, for mental alertness due to fatigue, and as an adjunct with other drugs for pain relief. Caffeine is available alone as a non-prescription drug, in combination with other non-prescription drugs, and in prescription drug combinations for relief of pain and headache.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods

What Are Nutrient Interactions

Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check

Replenish Depleted Nutrients	Calcium
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Reduce Side Effects

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Support Medicine

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Reduces Effectiveness

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Potential Negative Interaction	Ephedra Foods with Caffeine
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Explanation Required	Guaraná
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The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a new supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.

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